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Overview |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Mississippi State?
- Millsaps College is 342.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Millsaps than Mississippi State University ($40,940.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Millsaps ($15,364 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,964 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 129.2% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($32,669 vs. $14,252)
Millsaps vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 23 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Mississippi State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mississippi State and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Mississippi State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/